Magee finished runner-up by just one goal in the MLS Golden Boot race and has overwhelmingly been credited as the main catalyst that saw the Fire recover from the worst start in franchise history to within an eyelash of an MLS Cup playoff berth.

Beyond that, Magee's 2013 numbers were far better than any other MLS-based call-up, though the likes of Clint Dempsey, Eddie Johnson and even Chris Wondolowski all have much more established stints with the U.S. Men’s National Team.

Magee has been called up for the squad three times before in his career but has had to withdraw twice due to injury.

His only appearance in U.S. Men’s National Team camp came in January/February 2005 but the 29-year-old forward remains the highest scoring U.S.-eligible forward in MLS to not receive an appearance with the national team.

While not being included in the U.S. roster to close 2013 may be disappointing, Magee could still have a chance to weigh in the national team equation before next summer’s FIFA World Cup.

U.S. Soccer’s annual January camp is again set to be held to kick off the team’s 2014 schedule in Southern California and Brazil with head coach Jurgen Klinsmann expected to once again call in mostly MLS and Scandinavian-based players.